[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 206 (Thursday, December 14, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1226-E1227]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING CC AND REGINA YIN

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 14, 2023

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today along with my 
colleague, Rep. John Garamendi, to honor CC and Regina Yin's 30 years 
of service to our community through the Yin Ranch in Vacaville. The 
couple's continued support to civic engagement is further demonstrated 
through their founding of the Asian Pacific Islander Public Affairs 
Association (APAPA) 22 years ago and co-founding of the Chinese 
American Association of Solano County (CAASC).
  Both CC and Regina Yin are immigrants from China and Taiwan to the 
United States. CC Yin graduated from the University of Washington with 
a master's degree in civil engineering, whereas Regina also graduated 
from the University of Washington with a master's degree in social 
work.
  CC and Regina Yin are the proud franchise owners of 30 McDonald's 
branches in Northern California, including 16 in our beloved Solano 
County. We are very grateful for the thousands of jobs the Yin family 
have created for the people in our community. Additionally, in May of 
2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, CC and Regina Yin donated millions 
of pieces of personal protective equipment including surgical masks, 
gowns, and hand sanitizers to frontline workers in Vallejo, the 
surrounding Bay Area, and nationwide communities.
  Over the past 30 years, the 40-acre Yin Ranch in Vacaville, 
California has been filled with cherished memories and wonderful 
moments in partnership with the community. Comprised of many scenic 
areas, including the lake, Olive Garden Courtyard, Vista Pointe Event 
Center, Main House with Cottages, and a new Asian Heritage Center 
(Cultural Pavilion), the Yin Ranch is a beautiful and unique property, 
which hosts weddings and community events for public benefit.
  The Asian Heritage Center was rebuilt after the devastating 2020 LNU 
Lightning Complex fires which destroyed the original structure. CC, 
Regina, and their family then quickly rebuilt the structure into a new 
18,000 square foot indoor location with an event hall, wine cellar, and 
outdoor deck space to allow the community to quickly regain access to 
the important resource.
  For decades, the Yin family has been dedicated to giving back to our 
communities in Solano County and throughout the state of California. 
They have supported hundreds of nonprofit organizations, including the 
one they founded, APAPA. CC and Regina Yin responded to an alarming 
lack of Asian Pacific Islander (API) representation at all levels of 
government. With grassroots support, APAPA set out to engage voters, 
partner with the community, and develop API leaders of tomorrow.
  Today, APAPA has over 50 volunteer-driven chapters and hundreds of 
student-interns each year hosted by public officials. The Yin family is 
committed to furthering APAPA's mission to advance the Asian Americans 
and Native American Pacific Islander (AANAPI) communities. Through 
leadership and civic engagement, CC and Regina Yin collaborate with 
diverse organizations, public officials, and community leaders to 
create awareness for AANAPI communities. They strive to fight hate 
crimes, address systemic racism, and provide opportunities for voices 
to be heard.
  CC and Regina Yin have three daughters: Mary Yin Liu; Betty Lin; and 
Carol Yin. Their family believes in the American Dream and a legacy of 
community engagement.
  Mr. Speaker, CC and Regina Yin have established a legacy befitting of 
their enduring

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commitment and passion to serving our community. It is therefore 
fitting and proper that we honor their work here today.

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